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Why Carter Welling Returning is the Best Thing To Happen To Clemson Basketball This Offseason

Clemson forward Carter Welling is back, as announced yesterday. The 6-foot-11 senior will play out his final year of eligibility with the Tigers in 2026-27,

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Clemson Adds Experienced Big 12 Transfer with International Roots

Just before the transfer portal closed last night, Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell added his third piece of the offseason, securing a commitment

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 21

Clemson Adds Another Big Portal Commitment

Clemson has landed another big portal target. TCU transfer guard Liutauras Lelevicius has committed to the Tigers. As a junior last season, the 6-foot-7, 225-pounder appeared in 34 games with the Horned Frogs, making 22 starts.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 21

LSU Fans Need a Good Old-Fashion Spanking

CLEMSON — There are plenty of reasons why Clemson needs to beat LSU when the two Southern Powers get together and play on Sept. 5 in Baton Rouge, La. One of those reasons is to take LSU’s fanbase down a level.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 20

Veteran Gets Start In Final Midweek Home Game

Clemson will play its final midweek home game of the season on Tuesday when the Tigers welcome USC-Upstate to town. This marks the first of two midweek games the teams will play over the next few weeks.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 20

Sharman Earns Second ACC Weekly Honor

CLEMSON — Senior lefthander Michael Sharman (Woodstock, Ga.) was named ACC Pitcher-of-the-Week, announced Monday by the league office. He joined Wake Forest’s Kade Lewis, who was named ACC Player-of-the-Week, in receiving conference accolades.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 20

Clemson Forward Announces His Return

Carter Welling will be back in Tigertown next season. The 6-foot-11, 240-pound forward announced via Instagram on Monday that he’s returning to Clemson for his senior season in 2026-27.

Dexter Lawrence News / The Clemson Insider / April 20

Lawrence Talks Trade to Bengals, New Contract

Former Clemson star Dexter Lawrence now has a new NFL team – and a big new contract extension as well. Lawrence recently requested to be traded after he

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 20

Peach State LB Says Boulware Keeping Him On His Toes

Clemson already has two linebackers committed in the 2027 class, but there’s a possibility a third could be added. One option worth keeping an eye on is three-star Ethan Hauser (Buford, GA), who was brought in for the Spring Elite Day earlier this month.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 20

Blue-Chip Edge Includes Clemson In Group of Finalists

A recently offered edge rusher has included Clemson in his group of top schools. Four-star Cahron Wheeler (St. Paul’s, MN) announced his six finalists late Sunday, with Clemson, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Maryland, Auburn and Florida all making the cut.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 20

ESPN Analyst: Clemson CB Will Be Biggest Draft ‘Steal’

Once viewed as a lock to be taken in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell is now expected by many analysts to slide into the second round.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 20

Former Clemson Guard Transfers to Seton Hall

The transfer portal always sees former players enter the pool again, and the Clemson Tigers saw that with one of their promising guards. Now, he’s found a new home once again. After beginning with Clemson as a true freshman, guard Del Jones has committed to Seton Hall, getting back to a top five college basketball conference.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 20

See Where Top Clemson Prospects Are Expected to Land in 2026 NFL Draft

It’s that time of the year again: NFL Draft week. While NFL teams look to build the future of their franchises, the collegiate level will watch as some of its best players will look to make waves in the pros.

Travis Hunter News / The Clemson Insider / April 20

Highly-Rated Recruiting Target Looking to Play Both Ways?

Travis Hunter proved that it is still possible for a football player to play both ways in today’s game. Hunter starred at both receiver and cornerback at Colorado during a 2024 campaign that saw him win the Heisman Trophy and then go No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

AFC South Team Hosts Clemson Draft Prospect

Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, one Clemson draft prospect made a visit with this AFC South team. The Tennessee Titans hosted Clemson offensive tackle Tristan Leigh this week, according to NFL writer Arye Pulli.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Clemson Coaches Hit Recruiting Trail

With another contact period having begun on April 15, members of the Clemson coaching staff has once again hit the road. Wide receivers coach Tyler Grisham did an in-home visit with three-star wideout Taurean Rawlins (Mount Vernon, GA) on Friday.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 19

Clemson Offers Two New Tight End Targets After Recent Recruiting Misses

Over the past week, two high-priority tight end targets came off the recruiting board for the Clemson Tigers, leaving obvious holes that need to be filled.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Clemson Completes Sweep of No. 18 Cavaliers

CLEMSON — Clemson’s Kiley Channell and Taylor Pipkins each hit home runs and drove in an additional run each as the Tigers beat No. 18 Virginia, 6-1, Sunday at McWhorter Stadium to complete the sweep of the three-game series.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Another Recruiting Miss for Clemson

Another highly-touted Clemson recruiting target is headed elsewhere. Four-star CB Kei’Shjuan Telfair (Euclid, OH) has committed to Penn State, choosing the Nittany Lions over Miami and Clemson.

Ben Boulware News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Brown Explains What He Likes About Boulware

Born and raised in Upstate South Carolina in a family full of Clemson fans and alumni, Ben Boulware grew up attending Tiger games as a youngster and then went on to star as a linebacker for the Tigers from 2013-16, ultimately helping them win the natty in his final season.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 18

Poppie, Clemson Women's Basketball Snag Second Transfer Portal Commitment

Just three days after snagging one of the best playmakers in college basketball out of the transfer portal, Virginia Tech's Mackenzie Nelson, Clemson Tigers head coach Shawn Poppie has now landed his second transfer addition of the offseason.